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Teaching Assistant Level 5 Apprenticeship – Cheslyn Hay Academy

We are currently seeking to recruit a hardworking and enthusiastic individual to join our team. The Higher Level Teaching Assistant Apprentice will work under the direction of the class teacher to deliver specified support for teaching and learning, whilst actively pursuing the requirements of the HLTA Apprenticeship Standard qualification.

Key Details

Salary: National Minimum Wage

Working hours: Monday – Friday (Shifts TBC)

Location: Cheslyn Hay Sport And Community High School Saredon Road, Cheslyn Hay, WS6 7JQ

Apprenticeship Details - 16 months expected duration to complete, working towards your Teaching Assistant Level 5 Qualification. (All learning is delivered online/ remote).

Training Provider: LMP Education (rated 1st best UK training provider)

Please note you must hold a level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification or have worked in a TA role for a minimum of 3 years to apply for this role.

The apprentice will develop the skills and knowledge necessary to meet the professional standards for HLTAs, gradually taking on more complex responsibilities under close supervision.

Support for Pupils / Students

Work with individuals or small groups of pupils/students within the classroom.
Work with individual pupils/students with special educational needs and/or with pupils/students for whom English is not their first language.
Will implement planned learning activities/teaching programmes as agreed with the SENCO, adjusting activities to pupils/students responses as appropriate.
Under the direction/guidance of the SENCO, support pupils/students with Social, emotional and mental health needs e.g. implementation of behaviour management policies/promotion of academy policies relating to pupil behaviour.

Support for the SENCO / Academy

Provide support for learning activities by making a contribution to supporting the SENCO in the planning and evaluation of learning activities and supporting the delivery of learning activities.
Support learning by arranging/providing resources for lessons/activities under the direction of the SENCO
Support the SENCO in monitoring, assessing and recording pupil/student progress/activities
Select, prepare and clear away classroom materials and learning areas ensuring they are available for use, including developing and presenting displays.
Work with parents to enhance pupils/students learning

General

Contribute to the overall ethos/aims of the academy
Participate in training, other learning activities and performance development as required.
Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required.
The post holder is required to be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, equal opportunities, health and safety, security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to the appropriate person.

School Level Responsibilities

Driving Literacy across the school for KS3/KS4
Lead for Literacy KS3 progress
Deliver small group intervention with identified students
Literacy testing as required (Dyslexic screening, Access Reading)
Development & improvement of Literacy interventions
Lead across the Library, possible reading lessons for English in the Library. Accelerated reading

Personal Qualities

Remains calm in difficult situations
Displays sensitivity and empathy to others
Able to follow verbal instructions and written guidance/procedures
Comply with Trust’s commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children
Able to work as part of a team

About The Employer

Since joining the Windsor Academy Trust in 2018, our school has gone from strength to strength. We have strong and improving results year on year, the range of extracurricular activities has grown significantly and our site and facilities are being revamped, developed and expanded with a significant focus on sustainability and meeting our ‘Net Zero’ target by 2030..

We are rightly proud of the incredible work of our students, staff and whole community in making this a truly exceptional place for young people to learn, grow and develop.

At Cheslyn Hay, we believe that all students in our community deserve the very best start in life. Our excellent team of staff strive daily to make sure that they have the very best opportunity to do just that. For many years we have had a strong reputation for achieving high academic standards and for ensuring our students can be happy and safe.

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About the Company

The LMP Group strives to inspire ambition, learning and growth in people across the UK. With over 20 years of industry experience, we specialise in delivering solutions to schools, employers and individuals in order to grow and develop skills that help elevate the next generation. LMP is committed to developing educational programmes and activities that encourage others to learn and grow as people. Creating a brighter future can start at any point with just one small goal, a little support and a lot of ambition. LMP Educat... Know more